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Zhang H, Liu Z, Fang J, Peng F. Modulation of π-Electron Density in Ultrathin 2D Layers of Graphite Carbon Nitride for Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404929. [PMID: 39180452 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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The rational design and synthesis of novel semiconductor nano-/quantum materials have been ambitiously pursued in the field of photocatalysis as the technology is promising and critical for attaining future energy and environmental sustainability. Herein, the integrity of aromatic carbon into graphitic carbon nitride (CN) at the same molecular plane with a few 2D layers is achieved by using modulated precursors of CN, forming carbon regulated ultrathin CN (CUCN) with improved charge transfer kinetics and photocatalytic hydrogen production. The grafted graphite rings adjacent to carbon nitride frameworks induce a significant rearrangement and relocalization of the overall framework, and form conjugated sp2 hybridized interfaces and internal electric fields that drive the separation and directional transfer of photogenerated electrons from CN sheets towards intralayer graphite regions, where the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction occurs extensively, yielding largely increased HER rate of 2231.8 µmol g-1 h-1 by 8.2 times relative to CN, as well as a remarkable apparent quantum yield of 2.93% under monochromatic light at 420 nm. The high physicochemical stability and low synthesis cost of CUCN make it a potential benchmark photocatalyst that can be readily modified via element doping, heterojunction introduction, defect engineering, and so on, to further enhance its HER performance.
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- Honghua Zhang
- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Xu X, Zhang X, He H, Dai L, Hu J, Si C. Graphitic Carbon Nitride Enters the Scene: A Promising Versatile Tool for Biomedical Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 39023123 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), since the pioneering work on visible-light photocatalytic water splitting in 2009, has emerged as a highly promising advanced material for environmental and energetic applications, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, photocatalytic hydrogen generation, and carbon dioxide reduction. Due to its distinctive two-dimensional structure, excellent chemical stability, and distinctive optical and electrical properties, g-C3N4 has garnered a considerable amount of interest in the field of biomedicine in recent years. This review focuses on the fundamental properties of g-C3N4, highlighting the synthesis and modification strategies associated with the interfacial structures of g-C3N4-based materials, including heterojunction, band gap engineering, doping, and nanocomposite hybridization. Furthermore, the biomedical applications of these materials in various domains, including biosensors, antimicrobial applications, and photocatalytic degradation of medical pollutants, are also described with the objective of spotlighting the unique advantages of g-C3N4. A summary of the challenges faced and future prospects for the advancement of g-C3N4-based materials is presented, and it is hoped that this review will inspire readers to seek further new applications for this material in biomedical and other fields.
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- Xuan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper, College of Light Industry and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, P. R. China
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Yong XY, Ji YX, Yang QW, Li B, Cheng XL, Zhou J, Zhang XY. Fe-doped g-C 3N 4 with duel active sites for ultrafast degradation of organic pollutants via visible-light-driven photo-Fenton reaction: Insight into the performance, kinetics, and mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 351:141135. [PMID: 38215827 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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The photo-Fenton process provides a sustainable and cost-effective strategy for removing refractory organic contaminants in wastewater. Herein, a high-efficient Fe-doped g-C3N4 photocatalyst (Fe@CN10) with a unique 3D porous mesh structure was prepared by one-pot thermal polymerization for ultrafast degradation of azo dyes, antibiotics, and phenolic acids in heterogeneous photo-Fenton systems under visible light irradiation. Fe@CN10 exhibited a synergy between adsorption-degradation processes due to the co-existence of Fe3C and Fe3N active sites. Specifically, Fe3C acted as an adsorption site for pollutant and H2O2 molecules, while Fe3N acted as a photocatalytic active site for the high-efficient degradation of MO. Resultingly, Fe@CN10 showed a photocatalytic degradation rate of MO up to 140.32 mg/L min-1. The dominant ROS contributed to the removal of MO in the photo-Fenton pathway was hydroxyl radical (•OH). Surprisingly, as the key reactive species, singlet oxygen (1O2) generated from superoxide radical (•O2-) also efficiently attacked MO in a photo-self-Fenton pathway. Additionally, sponge/Fe@CN10 was prepared and filled in the continuous flow reactors for nearly 100% degradation of MO over 150 h when treating artificial organic wastewater. This work provided a facile route to prepare highly-active Fe-doped photocatalysts and develop a green photocatalytic system for wastewater treatment in the future.
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- Xiao-Yu Yong
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; Bioenergy Research Institute, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China.
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- Bioenergy Research Institute, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Bioenergy Research Institute, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; Jiangsu Environmental Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210041, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark
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- College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; Bioenergy Research Institute, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- Bioenergy Research Institute, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China.
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Goyal N, Nawaz A, Chandel KS, Devnarayan D, Gupta L, Singh S, Khan MS, Lee M, Sharma AK. A cohesive effort to assess the suitability and disparity of carbon nanotubes for water treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:124832-124853. [PMID: 36168008 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23137-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Population growth, industrialization, and the extensive use of chemicals in daily life have all contributed to an increase in waste generation and an intensified release of organic pollutants into the aquatic environment. To ensure the quality of water (including natural resources), the removal of these pollutants from wastewater has become a challenging task for scientific community. Conventional physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods are commonly used in combinations and are not very effective. Recently, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) emerged as the most reliable and adaptable choice for efficient water treatment due to their extraordinary material properties appearing as a single-step solution for water treatment. High surface area, exceptional porosities, hollow and layered structures, and ease of chemical activation and functionalization are some properties which makes it excellent adsorption material. Hence, this review paper discusses the recent advances in the synthesis, purification, and functionalization of CNTs for water and wastewater treatment. In addition, this study also also provides a quick overview of CNTs-based advance technologies employed in water treatment and carefully assesses the benefits versus risks during large-scale water treatment. Furthermore, it concludes that identified risks to the environment and human health cannot be easily ignored and strict regulatory requirements are a must for producing low-cost innoxious CNTs.
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- Nishu Goyal
- Department of Allied Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 749-719, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M1 3AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India
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- Department of Allied Sciences, School of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dhofar University, 211, Salalah, Oman
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 749-719, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Applied Science Clusters and Centre for Alternate Energy Research (CAER), School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Uttarakhand, 248007, Dehradun, India.
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Xiong P, Li Q, Tang Q, Wang H, Wu Z. Alkali metal doped crystalline g-C 3N 4 with an enriched cyano group for visible-light photocatalytic degradation of methylamine. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31820-31834. [PMID: 37908663 PMCID: PMC10614042 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06066g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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In this study, alkali-metal-doped crystalline g-C3N4 with an enriched cyano group was synthesized using the molten salt method and used for the visible-light photocatalytic degradation of methylamine (MA), a common organic amine compound with a low odor threshold. Different types and proportions of melting salts (Li, K, and Na) were added during secondary calcination to regulate the morphology, crystallinity, and surface defects of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). With molten salt treatment matched the melting point of the binary salt system, a cyano group and alkali metal co-doped crystalline g-C3N4 with a high surface area and good crystallinity were prepared. Co-decorating the alkali metal and cyano groups on crystalline g-C3N4 facilitated the adsorption of MA, realized an excellent photo-charge transfer efficiency, and generated more superoxide radicals. Compared with pristine g-C3N4 (PCN), the apparent rate constant of LiK15 : 5-CCN for the degradation of MA increased by 10.2 times and the degradation efficiency of 1000 ppm MA gas was 93.1% after 90 min of irradiation with visible light, whereas the degradation efficiency of PCN was 19.2%.
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- Peiyao Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental & Resources Science, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 P. R. China +86-571-87073074 +86-571-87073074
- Zhejiang Tianlan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Industrial Boiler & Furnace Flue Gas Pollution Control Hangzhou 311202 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental & Resources Science, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 P. R. China +86-571-87073074 +86-571-87073074
- Zhejiang Tianlan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Industrial Boiler & Furnace Flue Gas Pollution Control Hangzhou 311202 P. R. China
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Petrochemical Engineering & Environment, Zhejiang Ocean University Zhoushan 316022 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental & Resources Science, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 P. R. China +86-571-87073074 +86-571-87073074
- Zhejiang Tianlan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Industrial Boiler & Furnace Flue Gas Pollution Control Hangzhou 311202 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental & Resources Science, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 P. R. China +86-571-87073074 +86-571-87073074
- Zhejiang Tianlan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Industrial Boiler & Furnace Flue Gas Pollution Control Hangzhou 311202 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental & Resources Science, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310058 P. R. China +86-571-87073074 +86-571-87073074
- Zhejiang Tianlan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Industrial Boiler & Furnace Flue Gas Pollution Control Hangzhou 311202 P. R. China
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Bian C, Wang Y, Yi Y, Shao S, Sun P, Xiao Y, Wang W, Dong X. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of S-doped graphitic carbon nitride hollow microspheres: Synergistic effect, high-concentration antibiotic elimination and antibacterial behavior. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 643:256-266. [PMID: 37068359 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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For the past few years, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has been widely used to eliminate environmental pollutants, but limited active site on surface and low separation/migration ability suppress its practical uses. Herein, we adopted a supramolecular self-assembly route followed with S doping to synthesize S-doped g-C3N4 with a hollow microsphere composition (SCNHM), where the shell was demonstrated to compose of ultrathin nanosheets. The unique structural characteristics endow the SCNHM with high specific surface area (∼81 m2 g-1) to provide abundant reaction sites and enhanced light-harvesting due to the light-scattering effect of hollow structure. Moreover, the S dopant meliorated the electronic structure to narrow the bandgap and promoted the charge separation/transfer capability. With this synergistic effect, the SCNHM presented greatly improved photocatalytic activity for degrading tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) compared to the CN, SCN and CNHM samples. This photocatalyst could eliminate high-concentration TC (50 mg L-1) in 18 min, and the 30 min removal efficiencies of 100 mg L-1 and 200 mg L-1 reached 92 % and 60 %, which is much better than the reported photocatalysts in literatures (usually ≤ 20 mg L-1). Additionally, the good photocatalytic durability was confirmed and the degradation pathway of TC was proposed. Furthermore, the SCNHM was proved to meanwhile possess superior performance for inactivating the typical Gram-positive bacterium of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and the typical Gram-negative bacterium of Escherichia coli (E. coli). Finally, based on determination of band alignment and detection of active species, a plausible photocatalytic mechanism was proposed.
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- Changhao Bian
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, MOA Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Hangzhou), Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, MOA Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Hangzhou), Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, MOA Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Hangzhou), Institute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Matias ML, Reis-Machado AS, Rodrigues J, Calmeiro T, Deuermeier J, Pimentel A, Fortunato E, Martins R, Nunes D. Microwave Synthesis of Visible-Light-Activated g-C 3N 4/TiO 2 Photocatalysts. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1090. [PMID: 36985984 PMCID: PMC10057508 DOI: 10.3390/nano13061090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The preparation of visible-light-driven photocatalysts has become highly appealing for environmental remediation through simple, fast and green chemical methods. The current study reports the synthesis and characterization of graphitic carbon nitride/titanium dioxide (g-C3N4/TiO2) heterostructures through a fast (1 h) and simple microwave-assisted approach. Different g-C3N4 amounts mixed with TiO2 (15, 30 and 45 wt. %) were investigated for the photocatalytic degradation of a recalcitrant azo dye (methyl orange (MO)) under solar simulating light. X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed the anatase TiO2 phase for the pure material and all heterostructures produced. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that by increasing the amount of g-C3N4 in the synthesis, large TiO2 aggregates composed of irregularly shaped particles were disintegrated and resulted in smaller ones, composing a film that covered the g-C3N4 nanosheets. Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) analyses confirmed the existence of an effective interface between a g-C3N4 nanosheet and a TiO2 nanocrystal. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) evidenced no chemical alterations to both g-C3N4 and TiO2 at the heterostructure. The visible-light absorption shift was indicated by the red shift in the absorption onset through the ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) absorption spectra. The 30 wt. % of g-C3N4/TiO2 heterostructure showed the best photocatalytic performance, with a MO dye degradation of 85% in 4 h, corresponding to an enhanced efficiency of almost 2 and 10 times greater than that of pure TiO2 and g-C3N4 nanosheets, respectively. Superoxide radical species were found to be the most active radical species in the MO photodegradation process. The creation of a type-II heterostructure is highly suggested due to the negligible participation of hydroxyl radical species in the photodegradation process. The superior photocatalytic activity was attributed to the synergy of g-C3N4 and TiO2 materials.
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- Maria Leonor Matias
- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Physics Department & I3N, Aveiro University, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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Double enzyme mimetic activities of multifunctional Ag nanoparticle-decorated Co3V2O8 hollow hexagonal prismatic pencils for application in colorimetric sensors and disinfection. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2022.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Zhou N, Li Y, Chen J, Song M, Zhang L. Multivalent Effect of Defect Engineered Ag 2S/g-C 3N 4 3D Porous Floating Catalyst with Enhanced Contaminant Removal Efficiency. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1357. [PMID: 36674113 PMCID: PMC9859220 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Chlorophenols, as a major environmental pollutant, enter water systems through industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff and chemical spills, and they are stable, persistent under natural conditions, and highly hazardous to water resources. The objective of this article is to prepare Ag2S-modified C3N4 three-dimensional network photocatalyst by calcination method to use photocatalysis as an efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly method to degrade chlorophenols. Ag2S/C3N4 has an excellent visible light absorption range, low band gap, effective separation of photogenerated charges, and active free radicals production, all of which make for the enhancement of photocatalytic degradation performance of the Ag2S/C3N4 system. Under the light irradiation (λ ≥ 420 nm), the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol reach 95% within 150 min, and the stable photocatalytic degradation activity can still be maintained under different pH water environment and four degradation cycles. When Ag2S is loaded on ACNs, more photogenerated electrons are generated and subsequent reactions produce highly reactive groups such as •O2- and •OH that will originally be able to continuously attack TCP molecules to degrade pollutants. Therefore, this study shows that the photocatalyst provides a novel research approach for realizing the application in the field of pollutant degradation.
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- Nan Zhou
- School of Applied Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Applied Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Applied Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Applied Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Zhang X, Li T, Hu C, Yan X, Qiao K, Chen Z. Anion-Cation Co-Doped g-C 3N 4 Porous Nanotubes with Efficient Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2929. [PMID: 36079967 PMCID: PMC9457735 DOI: 10.3390/nano12172929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Graphitic C3N4-based materials are promising for photocatalytic H2 evolution applications, but they still suffer from low photocatalytic activity due to the insufficient light absorption, unfavorable structure and fast recombination of photogenerated charge. Herein, a novel anion-cation co-doped g-C3N4 porous nanotube is successfully synthesized using a self-assembly impregnation-assisted polymerization method. Ni ions on the surface of the self-assembly nanorod precursor can not only cooperate with H3P gas from the thermal cracking of NaH2PO2 as an anion-cation co-doping source, but, more importantly, suppress the shape-collapsing effect of the etching of H3P gas due to the strong coordinate bonding of Ni-P, which leads to a Ni and P co-doped g-C3N4 porous nanotube (PNCNT). Ni and P co-doping can build a new intermediate state near the conduction band in the bandgap of the PNCNT, and the porous nanotube structure gives it a higher BET surface area and light reflection path, showing a synergistic ability to broaden the visible-light absorption, facilitate photogenerated charge separation and the light-electron excitation rate of g-C3N4 and provide more reaction sites for photocatalytic H2 evolution reaction. Therefore, as expected, the PNCNT exhibits an excellent photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 240.91 μmol·g-1·h-1, which is 30.5, 3.8 and 27.8 times as that of the pure g-C3N4 nanotube (CNT), single Ni-doped g-C3N4 nanotube (NCNT) and single P-doped g-C3N4 nanotube (PCNT), respectively. Moreover, the PNCNT shows good stability and long-term photocatalytic H2 production activity, which makes it a promising candidate for practical applications.
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- Xiaohan Zhang
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Oxidative Injury in Ischemic Stroke: A Focus on NADPH Oxidase 4. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:1148874. [PMID: 35154560 PMCID: PMC8831073 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1148874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Thus, it is urgent to explore its pathophysiological mechanisms and find new therapeutic strategies for its successful treatment. The relationship between oxidative stress and ischemic stroke is increasingly appreciated and attracting considerable attention. ROS serves as a source of oxidative stress. It is a byproduct of mitochondrial metabolism but primarily a functional product of NADPH oxidases (NOX) family members. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4 (NOX4) is most closely related to the formation of ROS during ischemic stroke. Its expression is significantly upregulated after cerebral ischemia, making it a promising target for treating ischemic stroke. Several drugs targeting NOX4, such as SCM-198, Iso, G-Rb1, betulinic acid, and electroacupuncture, have shown efficacy as treatments of ischemic stroke. MTfp-NOX4 POC provides a novel insight for the treatment of stroke. Combinations of these therapies also provide new approaches for the therapy of ischemic stroke. In this review, we summarize the subcellular location, expression, and pathophysiological mechanisms of NOX4 in the occurrence and development of ischemic stroke. We also discuss the therapeutic strategies and related regulatory mechanisms for treating ischemic stroke. We further comment on the shortcomings of current NOX4-targeted therapy studies and the direction for improvement.
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Wu Y, Mao J, Ao C, Sun D, Wang X, Hu Q, Du X, Sheng F. Facile Preparation of Wormlike Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Photocatalytic Degradation of Ustiloxin A. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10112256. [PMID: 33202563 PMCID: PMC7698057 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Natural toxic contaminants have been recognized as threats to human health. Ustiloxins are the toxic secondary metabolites of fungus generated from rice false smut disease, which are harmful to animal/human reproduction and growth. However, there are rare researches on the control and reduction of ustiloxins through physical, chemical and biological ways. Herein, we demonstrated that photocatalysis of semiconductor nanomaterials could be as a potential way to degrade or mitigate the contamination of ustiloxin A. A kind of wormlike graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was facilely prepared from modified dicyandiamide precursor via pyrolysis method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscope and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy etc. It was found that g-C3N4 from modified dicyandiamide precursor showed better activity for ustiloxin A degradation under visible light irradiation than that of pristine g-C3N4. This was ascribed to the lager specific surface area, more uniform microstructure, better photogenerated charges separation and transformation of wormlike g-C3N4 compared with pristine g-C3N4. Most important, the structure of degradation intermediates and the possible pathway were proposed based on the results of high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry after 80 min photoreaction treatment. Our findings may provide a green, efficient way for ustiloxins mitigation and useful information for future study.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanfei Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; (Y.W.); (C.A.); (X.W.); (Q.H.); (X.D.)
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- National Reference Laboratory for Agricultural Testing P.R. China, Key Laboratory of Detection for Mycotoxins, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Oilseed Products (Wuhan), Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China;
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (F.S.); Tel.: +86-(27)-86812862 (J.M.); +86-(27)-88663882 (F.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; (Y.W.); (C.A.); (X.W.); (Q.H.); (X.D.)
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- National Reference Laboratory for Agricultural Testing P.R. China, Key Laboratory of Detection for Mycotoxins, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Oilseed Products (Wuhan), Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; (Y.W.); (C.A.); (X.W.); (Q.H.); (X.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; (Y.W.); (C.A.); (X.W.); (Q.H.); (X.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; (Y.W.); (C.A.); (X.W.); (Q.H.); (X.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; (Y.W.); (C.A.); (X.W.); (Q.H.); (X.D.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (F.S.); Tel.: +86-(27)-86812862 (J.M.); +86-(27)-88663882 (F.S.)
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